Luxury 6 bedroom cabin located in South Lake Tahoe

Cool Stuff to do in South Lake Tahoe

When visiting Elk View at Tahoe, there’s a ton of stuff to do for fun, no matter what time of year.

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South Lake Tahoe Beaches, Hiking, Biking, Golf, Boat Rentals and more

BeachesBaldwin Beach Baldwin Beach Rd. – Great beach! Not too many people, clean bathrooms and great views. $7 entry fee or park on the road and walk or bike a half mile in.
Pope Beach Pope Beach Rd. Very convenient and a little crowded. Free parking.Regan Memorial Park Very convenient (closest beach to most areas in South Tahoe). Can be very crowded. Free parking but the lot fills up fast.Zephyr Cove – Beautiful beach but can be very crowded.

Golf CoursesBijou Golf Course Central location. 9 holes and $17 ($30 to place twice and get 18). 3464 Fairway Ave, (530) 542-6097‎Edgewood Golf Club The best, most scenic, and most expensive course in South Lake (technically it is in Stateline, Nevada). Incredible lake and mountain views (a few holes are ON Lake Tahoe). 100 Lake Pkwy, Stateline, NV (888) 881-8659Lake Tahoe Golf Course 18 holes and the best mountain views in Tahoe. The best value for 18 holes in South Lake. Walk from Elk View at Tahoe!Tahoe Paradise Golf Course 9 hole course: $30 for nine and $40 for 18. 3021 US Hwy 50, (530) 577-2121

South Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts, Sledding and Ski Rentals

Ski ResortsThe three Ski Resorts each have very different terrain, feel and costs.Heavenly– Biggest Mountain, Best Views
South Lake Tahoe’s largest ski resort with 29 chairlifts and 97 runs. The base elevations are around 6,500′ and the summit is at 10,067′. The Heavenly Gondola has the best views in Tahoe. Child lift tickets are around $50 and adult lift tickets are $80-90. There are three access points to the mountain: California Lodge, Stateline Gondola, and Nevada Side

Sierra at Tahoe– Best Deal for FamiliesDistance: 25 minutes from Elk View
Sierra has 46 trails and 9 chairlifts. It is a smaller mountain with a more family friendly fee. That said, it also has a number of terrain parks and even a quasi-backcountry section you have to hike a little to. It is the closest South Lake resort the Bay Area and Sacramento. You drive right by it on Highway 50 if coming from the west making it a great resort to hit on the first day of your trip. Adult lift tickets are $77 and children tickets are only $19 making it the best deal of any resort for families.

Kirkwood– Steepest Terrain, Fewest Crowds, Best SnowDistance: 60 minutes from Elk View
Highest base in Lake Tahoe and the most annual snowfall. However, it’s a 45 minute drive from South Lake if the roads are clear and well over an hour if it is snowing. There is only one high speed chair lift. But crowds are mellow and you feel like you are in the High Sierra… which you almost are. For advanced skiers, they have incredible steep terrain and backcountry access. Kirkwood has an “out there” Alpine feel that no other Tahoe ski resort has.

Cross Country Skiing

Kirkwood 80 km of trails. $22 a day. Like the main Kirkwood ski resort, you see taller bigger peaks and overall get a more Alpine feel than the rest of Tahoe.
Distance: 60 minutes from Elk ViewSpooner Lake80 km of trails. $22 a day. Lake views from the more advanced trails.
Distance: 40 minutes from Elk View

SleddingBest: Adventure Mountain Large groomed sledding hill. It generally has the best snow conditions because it is at 7,400′ (1,200′ higher than most Tahoe sledding areas). Parking costs $18. Bring your own sled or rent for $10-20.
Distance: 20 minutes from Elk View

Closest: The backyard! As long as there’s enough snow, the Tahoe Conservancy has graciously protected the two lots next to Elk View and they make for great sledding!

All the ski resorts also offer sledding. Ski resort sledding is generally more crowded, more expensive, and has tougher parking.